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1982 06 223504 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 22,1982 Members Present:Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple, Bill Reese,Bob Wallenstien,and Dick Siegert The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 8 be approved as submit ted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $24,889.02 STREET 1,694.35 STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 108.30 BLOCK GRANT 99,323.33 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 235,106.00 CONVENTION CENTER 1,222.62 WATER/SEWER 119,438.98 SANITATION 6,993.41 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,443.47 FIREMENS PENSION 851.50 TOTAL $498,070.98 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Siegert, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION -EXPRESSING APPRECIATION -JUNIOR WOMEN'S AND LION'S CLUBS ;::/d^up A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which presented a resolution accepting the services and materials for painting of all the metal play equipment at McCosh Park. The resolution accepting a gift from the G.F.W.C.Moses Lake Junior Women's Club and the Moses Lake Lions Club in the form of services delivered to the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Resolution -Acceptance of Gift -City Employees /O-yZ, 2.Resolution -Declaring Fire Truck Surplus and Authorizing Bids /o/y 3.Consideration of Bids -Block Grant -Job 063-AP /o2<? 4.Request to Display Fireworks -Lions Club /03f 5.Request to Sell Fireworks -Payless,Grant County Seniors,and Grant County /o3<f Fire District #5 seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 3505 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 22,1982 q CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -STREET OVERLAY AND BICYCLE PATH PROJECT \Mr.Rimple wanted to know why Tommer Construction was awarded the bid as it was his understanding that they have no equipment and no plant and he wanted to know if a contractor has to abide by certain requirements set by the Public Works Department. M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that certain procedures are followed including the fact that the contractor must be bondable,must be experienced in the field,and also provide information on his financial status. Mr.Rimple wanted to know if Tommer Construction has the necessary equipment to do the.work. Nick Tommer of Tommer Construction stated that they have had a plant for about 4 weeks and have qualified people to do the job. Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Tommer Construction,seconded by.Mr. Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Siegert abstaining due to a conflict of interest. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS y\COMMUNICATION -PARTITION FENCE -MCBRIDE T A letter was read from Ray McBride which requested that the city participate in the construction of a fence between his property at 506 Beech and McCosh Park because of the trash problem and people who use the back yard for a short cut to the park. The city has participated in other similar cases. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the law does not require the city to provide the funds to construct a fence and there is no money budgeted for this particular project.He pointed out that the city has participated in some cases and in others has not.The fence has already been erected by Mr.McBride. Mr.McBride stated that the cost of materials was $243.14 which is what he is requesting from the city as their share in the fence. Mr.Reese moved that the city particiate in the construction of the fence in the amount of $243.14,seconded by Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -STREET CLOSURE REQUEST \\A letter was read from Alan McFadin,Chairman of the Sun &Savings Street Fair, which requested that Third Avenue between Alder and Beech and Division between Fourth and Broadway be closed on Friday and Saturday,July 16 and 17 for the Sun & Savings Street Fair. Mr.Edwards moved that the streets be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION - BLOCK GRANT -SIDEWALK PROBLEM P.^/The Citizens Advisory Committee discussed a sidewalk on Texas Street that does not A?meet city standards.It is 42"wide instead of 60"wide.The city's Engineering ^>Department made the decision to vary the sidewalk width at this point so that three property owners would not be required to relocate their fences.The Committee recommended that the 200'of below standard sidewalk be removed and a standard sidewalk constructed;the property owners be required to move their fences back; and the city's Public Works Department absorb the cost of replacing the sidewalk. Mr.Rimple wanted to know if the 42"sidewalk had to be removed or if the city could simply add 18"to it to make it 60"wide. M.G.McLanahan,Public Works Director,stated that 18"could be added to the sidewalk. u 3506 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 22,1982 Mr.Edwards moved that the 200 feet of below standard sidewalk be removed; that the three property owners be required to move back their fences at their expense;a 60" sidewalk be installed;and the project be paid for out of the Public Works Depart ment budget,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 1982 BUDGET - 1ST READING SO/0 A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance amending the 1982 Budget. The ordinance amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS BLOCK GRANT -TULARE AVENUE /0/<f A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee had requested any funds remaining from the street construction contract this year be applied to paving the access road between Peninsula Park and Peninsula School.This street is officialy known as Tulare Avenue.It appears at this time that there will be an expended balance of $5,000 to $7,000 available for this project.The estimate for paving Tulare Avenue to alley specifications is $8,000 to $10,000.The School District has been asked to contribute approximately $3,000 for this project and they are ageeable. Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for this project, seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS I_j ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -BLOCK GRANT -1ST READING /0?z~• A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the Block Grant Program stubbed-out to the property line all vacant lots so that the new streets would not have to be torn-up when vacant lots are built upon. The Block Grant Committee recommended the ordinance be adopted which provides for a 10-year reimbursement period to the Block Grant Trust Fund when any connections are made to the stub-outs. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that 13.08.097 should have the amount of reimbursement included in the ordinance as follows:"The reimbursement from the property fronting the following described property shall be $6.50 per front foot." The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code,entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"by adding new sections was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be amended and the first reading be approved, seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -BINDING SITE PLAN -1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented an ordinance establishing a Binding Site Plan for the city. The ordinance enacting a new chapter 17.26 entitled "Binding Site Plan"in Title 17 ^J of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Siegert and Mr.Reese opposed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 22,1982 \ORDINANCE -AMEND INDUSTRIAL AND C-2 ZONES -1ST READING Y A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented an ordinance amending the Industrial and C-2 Zones to allow a temporary/portable asphalt plant as a conditional use. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2 Limited Commercial Zone"and Chapter 18.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "1-1 Industrial Zone"was read by title only. Mr.Rimple stated that he would be opposed to amending the Industrial and C-2 Zones to allow an asphalt plant.He did not feel the Planning Commission had addressed the problems that were brought up about the Industrial Zone at the time the South Campus was annexed. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be rejected,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. .BLOCK GRANT - LIEN REPAYMENT PLAN f A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the present Block Grant housing lien policy requires full repayment of the lien if the house is sold,leased,or rented during the ten year lien period. Because market conditions have changed so dramatically since this policy was im plemented by Council in 1980,Mr.Kent Jones has asked the Committee to change the lien policy.The Committee has studied the problem and recommended a plan that allows a house to be sold within the ten year lien period,make monthly installment payments on the lien amount which are put into an escrow account and then deposited into the interest-bearing Mid-Peninsula Block Grant Trust Fund. After considerable discussion it was the consensus of the Council that staff draft an agreement between the seller of the home and the city based on pro rata of equity. / Mr.Wallenstien moved that staff prepare an agreement between the seller and the city based on pro rata of equity,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the Block Grant Program rehabilitated houses and stubbed out vacant lots for future water and sewer connections.If and when housing liens are repaid and water and sewer connections are made,the monies should be set aside for the ten year lien period for some type of expenditure. The objective of the trust fund is to establish a trust fund until September 30, 1992,for the purpose of housing rehabilitation lien repayments and water and sewer hook-up repayments. James Whitaker,City Attorney,felt that a resolution should be passed to formalize this trust fund.He also stated that the only date mentioned in the Trust Fund proposal is September 30,1992,which he felt was too rigid as other dates will undoubtedly be involved. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he saw nothing wrong with the concept as he felt the city was simply setting up a fund account. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the Trust Fund Proposal be accepted,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple opposed as he agreed with the City Attorney and felt it should be more formally done. 1—I ) ^ 3508 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 22,1982 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -EXPANSION OF CITY LIMITS /0^ A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the Planning Commission had studied and discussed the expansion of the city's boundaries and recommended that the proposed expansion "be accepted and incorporated into the city's Comprehensive Plan,"and "the City Council be requested to actively aid in annexing property within the map's boundary to the city." Mr.Edwards pointed out that any action taken by Council on the expansion of the boundaries would have no affect on annexations.He pointed out that the residents of a particular area will have to request annexation. Mr.Myers stated that he was opposed to the city annexing this much territory.He felt the vacant land inside the city limits should be developed before any more annexations take place. Mr.Johnson pointed out that the city is trying to look to the future so that the development around the city can be orderly. Mr.Jardine stated that he was happy with the way things are now and he did not want the city out his way. Mr.Johnson pointed out that the city will not annex unless the residents wish it. Steve Hitchcok wanted to know how closely the city and county Planning Commissions work together on this. Mr.Rimple stated that they usually work wery closely together on all things that come within the one mile transition area surrounding the city limits. Mr.English wanted to know what assurances would be given that they would not be annexed against their wishes.Mr.Johnson stated that the usual procedure is for the residents to request annexation. Mrs.Pat Fletcher stated that if the industry around them wishes to annex what will happen to their property. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that annexation can take place either under the petition method or the election method.The petition method takes 75%of the population of the area or 75%assessed valuation. Gaylin Davies,626 S.Admiral Road,stated that the city has problems with the land within the city limits and he did not feel the city should try to take on more land. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that it is the feeling of city staff and the Planning Commission that the city is going to grow and in order to avoid the type of problem confronting the city at this time the city is looking to the planning process now. He pointed out that the city has no jurisdiction over where development is taking place at this time in the county.He also pointed out that this map is purely conceptual and what is annexed will determine the boundaries. Mr.Johnson pointed out that the city is suppling services to the industry and people in the county for next to nothing and the county is getting all the taxes. Those taxes could be spent in some other area of the county.He pointed out that people in the city pay no higher taxes than people in the county and the money is spent in the city. Ed Jarvi stated that according to the map the city wishes to take in the Wheeler Road Corridor because it is going industrial and he wanted to know if the city expected the rest of that proposed area to be annexed to go industrial. Mr.Johnson stated that there is no way of knowing at this time how the area will eventually develop.This is simply a proposed map showing how the staff expects the area to develop and be annex. Dr.Young stated that the industrial development going in on Wheeler Road is taking place on prime agricultural land.He felt the industrial development should be placed on land that cannot be farmed. 3509 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 june 22,1982 Mr.Edwards pointed out that the County Planning Commission and the Port District were the ones who brought in the industrial development along Wheeler Road. Mr.Edwards moved that the map be accepted and incorporated into the city's Compre hensive Plan and the Council actively aid in annexing property within the map's boundary,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Vernier opposed. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION a PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA I Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Public Transportation Benefit Area is in limbo at this time.An advisory election was held in November 1981 and the Planning Conference was adjourned and may be reconvened depending on what the City Council does. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Siegert moved that the Public Transportation Benefit Area be brought up for discussion in July 1983,seconded by Mr.Reese. Mr.Wallenstien stated that it was his impression at the study session that neither Ephrata nor Moses Lake were really interested in it. The motion passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Edwards opposed. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS ASH REMOVAL COSTS -FINAL REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report showing that the city has spent $1,646,458.83 to remove the ash from the Mount St.Helens eruption.He stated that this fund will now.be closed and any other expenses related to this problem will come from the General Fund. 1 SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION REPORT A report was presented to Council showing the preliminary figures on the surplus property auction held on May 22.The city will receive approximately $6,622.26. $INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report for May 1982 was presented. o WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTft Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the information received from the Department of Ecology shows the city as being funded on the first list in 1987 if funds are available at that time at 55%.The second list shows the city not being funded at all. The state grant,if available,would be for 50%,which is only 5%lower than the federal grant.The city has received informal word that Moses Lake is still on the final roll as published by the Department of Ecology. A meeting will be held with Mr.Norman and Mr.Nordby on July 1 to go over the details of the various proposals.Information has been given to Mr.Norman so that he can work up some details on both general obligation bonds and revenue bonds. d f 3510 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:7 June 22,1982 COORDINATED WATER SUPPLY PLAN Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Mr.Maxwell will be in Moses Lake the last week of June to discuss some items in the agreement he presented to the city. He stated that Tom Justus from the Department of Ecology will be in Moses Lake on Thursday to discuss the city's Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the city's application to construct a standpipe in the Wheeler Road area. SAMMONS COMMUNICATION ,/ooV Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Dave Garrett,Manager of Sammons Communications,informed him that they will be losing WOR but will be replacing it with another station. INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that International Titanium would like to give a tour to the city and the Port on July 8 at 9:30 a.m.starting in the adminis tration building. SALES TAX //£></-C Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will be receiving $78,504.18 for March and April.That is down from $101,812 for the same period last year.He stated that the city is about 23%below 1981 for.the same period. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:20 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss real estate.The executive session was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST: